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HOW LOW CAN YOU GO and#45; Why Cutting your Lawn Too Short can be Hazardous for its Healt

Canand#39;t wait to get out there to cut your lawn after a long winter Neither can I I canand#39;t wait to rake all the winter crap that ends up on your lawn every spring This past winter has been brutally cold with temperatures hovering around and#45;35°F with the windchill for many states as well as in Canada Weand#39;ll be out there soon enough However, to have that beautiful lawn youand#39;ve.....More on Lawn Care

Living in the middle of Canada I need to be aware of the extremes and the types of weather I will experience What can be grown in Florida ,more likely than not, will not grow in Manitoba

Tand#39;is the Season: Why Grasses Only Grow in Certain Climates You may already be aware that certain types of plants are best suited to certain climates, but grasses Are grasses only suited to certain climates Isnand#39;t grass just grass What does it matter where I live It is in fact true that different types of grasses can only grow in certain climates Because different varieties of gra.....More on Lawn Care

You may have thought you knew everything about lawn and no matter what you do something happens you just wish you could start over and build a brand new yar

Starting from Scratch and#45; How to Prepare your Yard to Plant the Perfect Lawn Starting a lawn from scratch can be a daunting task However, if done properly, you can give yourself a lawn that will be much less trouble to care for than one that is not given the time and effort If you are creating a lawn where a newly built house has been placed, there is a good chance the topsoil has been scrap.....More on Lawn Care

GREEN BAGGING IT: and#45; How to Compost your Grass Clipping

Composting your grass clippings is not a difficult process, though it may require a bit more work than you might be prepared for These grass clippings can also sometimes cause problems in your compost pile if not properly composted Taking a few simple precautions can prevent your grass from turning into a smelly and slimy problem Grasscycling is the easiest way to deal with your grass clippi.....More on Lawn Care

Protecting your Turf: How to Keep Your Neighborand#39;s Weed Problem from Becoming Your

You do everything in your power to care for your lawn and prevent weeds from infesting your grass � but what you do isnand#39;t always enough Even if you are a good neighbor and take care of your home and your garden, not everyone in your area will do the same If your neighbors donand#39;t care for their lawns, then their weed problems can quickly becomes yours too Here are a few things you ca.....More on Lawn Care

Lawn Of The Land and#45; How to Turn Your Dirt Patch Into A Lush Green Carpe

There are several different ways to have a lawn in your yard One way is through the use of laying down sod, which is preand#45;grown grass While this is easier and faster, it is not the only way to turn your yard into a lawn You can also plant grass through seeds This is a cheaper way to have a lawn and will allow you to have a different grass type than what is available with sod If you de.....More on Lawn Care

KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS and#45; Itand#39;s Not Just A Style of Music

When I think of Kentucky Blue Grass, for some reason I think of Elvis Presleyand#39;s song and#34;Kentucky Rainand#34; Itand#39;s one of my favorite songs Any way Kentucky bluegrass is probably one the most famous titles given to a species of grass In North America, itand#39;s known just about everywhere Kentucky bluegrass did not originate in Kentucky or even in North America as some may thi.....More on Lawn Care

THE ART OF LAWN CUTTING and#45; How to Cut your Lawn Properl

Are you an artist You donand#39;t have to be like Leonardo Da Vinci to be an artist Many homeowners have an artistic talent that Iand#39;ll bet they didnand#39;t even know Everyday things you do around your home may require you to have that artistic touch Donand#39;t believe me Go vist your friends and neighbors Most homes youand#39;ll see have that particular flare or artistic design that will .....More on Lawn Care

To Aerate or Not to Aerate � When is this Questio

By aerating your lawn, you will prevent several things from happening to your lawn This will help it to remain healthy If you have crabgrass, aerating your lawn will eventually cause it to not receive the compact nutrients from the soil and die If your lawn seems to be dry, and if you are still watering it regularly, it needs more air moving through the blades and soil in order to continue b.....More on Lawn Care

Organically Yours � Environmentally Friendly Products for a Perfect Law

Your lawn should be a healthy lawn without pests, lawn diseases or weeds but can you do that without putting harmful chemicals into the ground It is possible to have a beautiful lush lawn without harming the environment The use of chemical pesticides can be a health risk but can also kill insects that are favorable to your lawn Runoff can eventually find their way into the water supply aroun.....More on Lawn Care

St Augustineand#39;s and#45; Sometimes the Grass is Greener Ther

Yes, the grass is greener in St Augustine and one reason is that Southern lawn grass is the St Augustine grass It is great for hot temperatures; it is also aggressive and dense St Augustine grass is tough, course and is mat forming This grass is good at spreading quickly and can be started with either plugs or sod patches If you look for bags of St Augustine grass seed, youand#39;ll have.....More on Lawn Care

Taking care of your lawn throughout all of the seasons is especially important Because of this, preparing your lawn for the winter season, or winterizing your lawn is one of the parts of maintenance to be performed

Wise to Winter � Preparing Your Lawn for the Cold Winter Ahead Your lawn does not die in the winter time, but rather, becomes dormant for one season because of the cold If it gets colder in your area at this time, and if it is likely that snow will cover your lawn, then it is important to winterize your lawn to prevent problems which may occur the next spring Before preparing everything f.....More on Lawn Care